Beverly Hills, CA
A 25-year-old female asked:
Had a very small piece of filling fall off during flossing. no pain or holes i can see/feel on tooth. don't know when i can see the dentist. ?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joe Armelanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 51 years experience
Probably not serious: Probably not serious but it's recommended you see your DDS when convenient- Keep it clean!
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Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Den-temp: Buy dent-temp to fill the area until you see a dentist.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Wait to see DDS: If you discover you have broken or chipped filling, it is necessary to get the filling replaced to ensure the long-term health of your tooth. If there is no pain, keep the area clean and see DDS.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
See Dentist: The best plan is to repair the damage before infection sets in. The longer you wait, the bigger the problem, the more extensive and expensive the repair. It is to your benefit to make the time to have your problem resolved.
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Last updated Jan 5, 2019
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